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Calculating Break Even, Degree of Operating LeverageLongview Company is considering automa...

Calculating Break Even, Degree of Operating Leverage

Longview Company is considering automating its manufacturing facility. Company information before and after the proposed automation follows:

 

Before Automation

After Automation

Sales Revenue

$198,000

$198,000

— Variable Cost

98,000

48,000

Contribution Margin

$100,000

$150,000

— Fixed Cost

15,000

58,000

Net Income

$ 85,000

$ 92,000

Required:

1.Calculate Longview’s break-even sales dollars before and after automation.


2.Compute Longview’s degree of operating leverage before and after automation.


3.Interpret the meaning of your calculations in requirement 2.

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